Fishery News Monitoring

Quinaults awarded $353K for electric workboat for fisheries research

Published 1:30 am Monday, March 16, 2026 The Washington state Department of Commerce last week announced $16.8 million in clean energy grants to support 22 projects in 17 tribal communities across Washington. The awards will also fund feasibility studies …

Fisheries officer caught taking bribe for PMMSY subsidy

Canada’s Fisheries Minister Highlights Commitment to Seafood Industry at SENA

Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Joanne Thompson, said the country’s governments remain committed to the success of the seafood industry and are working to improve trade relationships and renew the country’s fisheries fund to do so. During a press …

California Dungeness crab fishery opens to use of pop-up gear

March 16, 2026 Use of conventional traps for commercial harvesting of Dungeness crab must cease in southern California on March 27, but fishermen may continue operating through the rest of the season using pop-up gear. The March 13 announcement from the …

Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season now open

Published 8:31 am Monday, March 16, 2026 ILWACO — The recreational coastal bottomfish fishery season opened March 14, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced last week. The daily possession sub-bag limit of five canary rockfish remains …

Fish production surged in J&K since 2020: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Mar 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that the fish production in Jammu and Kashmir had surged since year 2020. Addressing the national conference on cold water fisheries, organised by Department of Fisheries, Government of …

Sulwe FM opted for politics instead of critical fisheries concerns

By Perez Mutua Radio remains one of the most powerful tools for public communication in Kenya, with 57 per cent of Kenyans listening, the peak listening times being 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. This indicates a deep reliance on radio for news, entertainment, and …

Innovate Animal Ag names 2026 scholarship winners

Innovate Animal Ag (IAA) has awarded its 2026 Poultry & Aquaculture Innovation Scholarship to three undergraduate students pursuing careers in the agriculture industry.  The scholarship supports students who are passionate about technology and …

An ancient fishing tradition in Indonesia could help build a more sustainable fishery

In the remote coastal areas of eastern Indonesia, a centuries-old tradition is providing a contemporary blueprint for sustainable development. The practice, known as Sasi Laut, imposes temporary fishing closures of six to 12 months to allow sedentary …

NOAA Fisheries clarifies rules for permits issued to leased fishing vessels

GCM Staff Report NOAA Fisheries is clarifying how vessel permits can be used with leased boats in the Southeast region after receiving repeated questions from permit holders about the process. The guidance, issued by the agency’s Southeast Regional Permits …

SVG hosting Regional Consultation on sustainable fisheries and community development

Fisherfolk leader from Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua/Barbuda and St. Lucia gathered here in St. Vincent and that Grenadines last week for a regional consultation on governance and community development. According to the Agency for Public Information …

Aquaculture firm wins top prize at Geneva invention expo

The Hong Kong-based firm, which is linked to Australian grouper producer The Company One and also operates in Australia and Germany, secured the top honour for its next-generation aquaculture platform that combines genetics, biosecurity, and water …

Marquette Fisheries Research Station survey highlights

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources surveys the diverse and important Great Lakes fisheries every year between April and November. Crews from research stations in Marquette, Charlevoix, Alpena and Harrison Township gather data on fish populations …

Ministry commits to rehabilitating Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre

Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Land Reform has committed to urgently rehabilitating the Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre after senior officials found the facility in a dilapidated state during a recent visit. The ministry’s …

Fish Production In Maharashtra Up By 47%; Govt Plans AI-Driven Push In Freshwater Fisheries

Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 14:04 IST Maharashtra Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said that the government is using AI to boost freshwater fish production across the state. The Maharashtra government has begun using artificial intelligence (AI …

Stranded Dolphin “Marcu” Dies in Ilocos Norte Despite Rescue Efforts

A sub-adult Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) that was stranded in coastal Barangay Masintoc, Paoay, Ilocos Norte, died four days after being rescued. Provincial fishery officer of Ilocos Norte Vanessa Abegail Dagdagan-Alimbuyuguen reported that the …

Illegal Fishing Treaty Is Helping Ports to Stop Illicit Catch

Recommendations The evolution of AIS processing and technology since these studies began has resulted in increasing confidence in the identification of the busiest ports and the ability to track fishing vessel voyages. Overall, the data shows that …

New Zealand salmon producer backs aquaculture regulatory overhaul

New Zealand's largest salmon producer, New Zealand King Salmon, has voiced support for two bills intended to replace the country's Resource Management Act (RMA), arguing that the current system is costly, slow and overly complex, the Weekend …

FCFMT Matriculates 1,200 Students, Awaits NIMASA/IMO COC’s Approval

Oluchi Chibuzor As Nigeria continues to build its fisheries and blue economy workforce, the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) has matriculated 1,200 students. This, the college said, is part of the President Bola Tinubu initiative …

Hypertherm Associates Launches the Powermax33 XP

A compact professional-grade plasma system engineered for more power and value HANOVER, NH, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, …

Students Turn Raw News Data Into Visual Stories at 2026 Newsmatics Hackathon in Brno

High school, undergraduate and graduate students competed over 24 hours to analyze news trends, forecast future cycles, and more WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students from across Brno, Czechia spent 24 …

AGPROfessionals Founder Tom Haren Named a 2026 ‘Leader in Agriculture’ by Denver Business Journal

GREELEY, CO, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AGPROfessionals proudly announces that Founder and CEO Tom Haren has been selected as a 2026 Leader in Agriculture by the Denver Business Journal, in partnership with Colorado Farm Bureau …

Völur named in Thrive's Top 50 AgTech Rising Stars for 2026 by SVG Ventures

Recognition Highlights Völur's Leadership in AI-Driven Optimization for the Meat Industry Supply Chain OSLO, NORWAY, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Völur, a leading provider of AI-powered optimization software for the meat processing …

From Legacy to Leadership: Jiangsu University’s New Role in Global Agricultural Capacity Building

Building on its historic training legacy, Jiangsu University expands its global role in agricultural education and sustainable development. ZHENJIANG, JIANGSU, CHINA, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the rice fields where international …

Global Dairy Trade Completes 400th Auction as Platform Expands Role in Global Dairy Markets

Global Dairy Trade completes its 400th auction, marking nearly two decades as a key platform for global dairy price discovery and trade. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has completed its 400th trading …

The Surprising Connection Between Addiction in Animals & People

The concept of Addiction in Animals offers a powerful perspective & insight to the biological, psychological, and behavioral foundations of addiction in people. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Tarps Plus Discusses the Expanding Use of Tarps in Infrastructure and Public Works

Tarps Plus outlines how durable tarp solutions support infrastructure upgrades, roadwork, municipal projects, and public facility maintenance. GEORGETOWN, TX, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As public infrastructure projects …

VINTRE Named Most Widely Applied Adjuvant in California in 2025

California pesticide-use data shows VINTRE® as the most widely applied adjuvant in 2025, reflecting strong grower adoption across specialty crops. FRESNO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- State pesticide-use data highlights broad …

Global Innovative Platforms (GIPL) Announces OTCID™ Quotation

Global Innovative Platforms confirms OTCID™ quotation as it advances commercialization of its VetBreath™ animal health diagnostic platform. Global Innovative Platforms (OTCMKTS:GIPL) ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Homeowners Are Rethinking the American Lawn as Clover Lawns Make a Comeback

This St. Patrick’s Day, American Meadows highlights the growing shift toward microclover and alternative lawns requiring less mowing, water, and fewer chemicals SHELBURNE, VT, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For generations, the …

Hot Shot’s Secret™ Heads to MATS 2026 with Live Steve Sommers Overnight Drive Broadcasts and Booth Events

Live Steve Sommers Overnight Drive broadcasts, specials, giveaways, and Jeff Hirt’s modified pulling tractor highlight Hot Shot’s Secret’s booth experience MT. GILEAD, OH, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hot Shot’s Secret™, …

Coventry Structured Investments Supports Centurion Foundation's Acquisition of Two Rhode Island Hospitals

CSI patiently helped to enable The Centurion Foundation's acquisition of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coventry Structured Investments, LLC …

Sistema.bio raises $53M to launch FarmCarbon, expanding climate finance for small farmers and mitigating methane.

Sistema.bio raises $53M to launch FarmCarbon, channeling climate finance to smallholder farmers to reduce methane emissions through biogas technology. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sistema.bio, a global leader in …

Optimum Pest Control Expands Professional Rat Control Services in NYC

Optimum Pest Control expands rat control services in NYC with fast inspections, targeted treatments, and prevention plans to keep homes and businesses protected WESTCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Optimum Pest …

Fishing Line Market to Hit $2.79 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.1%, says Coherent Market Insights

The Global Fishing Line Market is estimated to be valued at USD 1.84 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2.79 Bn by 2032. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Fishing Line Market is estimated to be valued at …

Mosquito Man Delivers Professional Pest Control Services in Guelph, ON

Mosquito Man continues supporting homeowners and businesses across Guelph with reliable, eco-conscious pest control solutions designed for long-term protection. GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mosquito Man, Canada’s …

Natural Waterscapes Becomes Exclusive North American Online Distributor of Atlan Floating Treatment Wetlands

Modular biological water treatment system backed by Clemson and NC State research now available with interactive map-based sizing tool RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Natural Waterscapes LLC, a science-based pond and …

Pro Classic Global Expands into US Equestrian Market, Offering Independent Retailers Direct Access to Manufacturing

Pro Classic Global opens direct wholesale access for US equestrian retailers — leather saddles from $270, no middlemen. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States equestrian market is experiencing a …

Zongheng: A Trusted China Best Mechanical Vapour Recompression Evaporator Manufacturer for Industrial ZLD

YIXING CITY, JIANGSU, CHINA, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zongheng: A Trusted China Best Mechanical Vapour Recompression Evaporator Manufacturer for Industrial ZLD As industrial sectors globally face stricter environmental regulations …